{"product_id":"this-alien-shore-9780756417420","title":"This Alien Shore","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis lauded work of science fiction and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Book of the Year explores a universe where genetic mutations have allowed certain individuals to traverse the stars. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt is the second stage of human colonization--the first age, humanity's initial attempt to people the stars, ended in disaster when it was discovered that Earth's original superluminal drive did permanent genetic damage to all who used it--mutating Earth's far-flung colonists in mind and body. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, one of Earth's first colonies has given humanity back the stars, but at a high price--a monopoly over all human commerce. And when a satellite in Earth's outer orbit is viciously attacked by corporate raiders, an unusual young woman flees to a ship bound for the Up-and-Out. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut her narrow escape does not mean safety. For speeding across the galaxy pursued by ruthless, but unknown adversaries, this young woman will discover a secret which is buried deep inside her psyche--a revelation the universe may not be ready to face....\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn acknowledged master of dark fantasy and science fiction alike, \u003cb\u003eC.S. Friedman\u003c\/b\u003e is a John W. Campbell award finalist, and the author of the highly acclaimed Coldfire Trilogy\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Book of the Year \u003ci\u003eThis Alien Shore\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIn Conquest Born\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Madness Season\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wilding, \u003c\/i\u003e The Magister Trilogy and the Dreamwalker series. Friedman worked for twenty years as a professional costume designer, but retired from that career in 1996 to focus on her writing. She lives in Virginia, and can be contacted via her website, www.csfriedman.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Daw Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50437885821202,"sku":"9780756417420","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_64aa08d9-1141-4427-a96f-4fb1e73d402a.jpg?v=1729647874","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/this-alien-shore-9780756417420","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}